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European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 2/2007

01-02-2007 | Letter to the Editor

Fabry disease and hearing loss

Comment on: Barras FM, Maire R (2006) Progressive hearing loss in Fabry’s disease: a case report. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 263:688–691

Authors: Bruno Sergi, Guido Conti

Published in: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology | Issue 2/2007

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We read with interest the paper by Barras and Maire: the authors reported a case of a patient affected by Fabry disease suffering also for bilateral hearing loss more pronounced on the left side. During the follow-up the patient presented a sudden episode of hearing loss on the right ear. The authors also performed a vestibular examination, which showed a bilateral complete areflexy at the bi-thermal caloric test. The authors also speculated on the possible causes of hearing involvement and the episodes of sudden hearing loss. …
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Metadata
Title
Fabry disease and hearing loss
Comment on: Barras FM, Maire R (2006) Progressive hearing loss in Fabry’s disease: a case report. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 263:688–691
Authors
Bruno Sergi
Guido Conti
Publication date
01-02-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology / Issue 2/2007
Print ISSN: 0937-4477
Electronic ISSN: 1434-4726
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-006-0213-9

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